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Table 1 Engineering and science concepts identified in the lesson content analysis

From: Engineering pedagogical content knowledge: examining correlations with formal and informal preparation experiences

Engineering concepts

Science concepts

Electrical energy, thermal energy, mechanical energy, biomass, nuclear power, hydroelectric power, non-renewable energy, fossil fuels, emissions, pollution, conductor, insulator, energy source, positive and negative terminals, load, direct current, alternating current, series circuit, parallel circuit, switch, resistor, capacitor, potentiometer, LED, speaker, multimeter, flow chart, schematic, troubleshooting

The laws of thermodynamics, thermal energy, potential and kinetic energy, energy transfer, conversion of energy, transverse waves, electrons, protons, neutrons, vibration and movement of atoms, nucleus, fission, fusion, valance ring, repel, anode and cathode, work, voltage, current, amperage, watt, resistance, and Ohm’s law